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Oceanside Generals captain Jacob Thomas will play in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Game. (Michael Briones photo)

Oceanside Generals have 10 players involved in VIJHL all-star weekend

Lake Cowichan Kraken to host event Jan. 28

Oceanside Generals captain Jacob Thomas will play in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Game. (Michael Briones photo)
The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)

Cellphone crash alert helps rescue crews locate 2 people in Nanoose Bay

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue dispatched to help search on logging road

The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)
The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)

Cellphone crash alert helps rescue crews locate 2 people in Nanoose Bay

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue dispatched to help search on logging road

The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)
From left: Adjudicator Michael Armstrong with Sarah Kielly (choreographer) and Kelly Barnum (director) from NDSS Dance Company, winners of the Best Play Award at the 2024 One Act Play Festival. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival wraps up with awards

Festival showcased groups from Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and more

From left: Adjudicator Michael Armstrong with Sarah Kielly (choreographer) and Kelly Barnum (director) from NDSS Dance Company, winners of the Best Play Award at the 2024 One Act Play Festival. (Submitted photo)
The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season with the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 14. (Vancouver Island Race Series photo)

Vancouver Island Race Series set to start Jan. 14

Registration now open for all eight races or individual events

The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season with the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 14. (Vancouver Island Race Series photo)
A surveillance camera provided footage of a man police suspect of stealing packages at a home in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)

Oceanside RCMP ask public to help identify suspected porch pirate

Surveillance camera captures man reportedly taking packages

A surveillance camera provided footage of a man police suspect of stealing packages at a home in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16. (Surveillance photos courtesy Oceanside RCMP)

RCMP seek public’s help identifying suspects in Qualicum Beach break-in

Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16

Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16. (Surveillance photos courtesy Oceanside RCMP)
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RCMP recover stolen Sea-Doos and trailer in Whiskey Creek

Property taken from Qualicum Bay in September

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Crashes increase significantly during winter months in B.C. (Submitted photo)

B.C. drivers face higher risk of crashing in December

Claims for injuries from work-related crashes rise in 12th month

Crashes increase significantly during winter months in B.C. (Submitted photo)
Visitors walk down an illuminated path during Milner Christmas Magic 2022. (Milner Gardens & Woodland Photo)

Milner Gardens Christmas Lights brightening Qualicum Beach in December

Festive lights display celebrating 20 years of plugging in the Christmas spirit

Visitors walk down an illuminated path during Milner Christmas Magic 2022. (Milner Gardens & Woodland Photo)
Michele Nault Mortimer and Tara Nault. (Submitted photo)

‘Weaving a Road to Reconciliation’ at Lighthouse Community Centre

Presentation Nov. 26 by Tara Nault and Michele Nault Mortimer

Michele Nault Mortimer and Tara Nault. (Submitted photo)
Pharmasave Parksville was recently named the ‘Pharmasave Store of the Year’. (Submitted photo)

Pharmasave Parksville recognized as best in Western Canada

Store chosen out of 184 locations

Pharmasave Parksville was recently named the ‘Pharmasave Store of the Year’. (Submitted photo)
The first ever ‘Roper Romp’ event in the PQB area raised $4,600 for the Haven Society on Oct. 14. (Ian Warren photo)

Parksville ‘Roper Romp’ event raises $4,600 for Haven Society

First event of its kind in PQB region

The first ever ‘Roper Romp’ event in the PQB area raised $4,600 for the Haven Society on Oct. 14. (Ian Warren photo)
The PQB region experienced heavy rainfall on Oct. 18. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville, Qualicum Beach aim to mitigate flooding amid heavy rain

Municipal clears prepare by clearing catch basins

The PQB region experienced heavy rainfall on Oct. 18. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Parksville’s Michelle Stilwell, world record-holder and winner of six gold medals in the Paralympics, seen here being inducted to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, will be inducted to the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jay Shaw photo)

Former B.C. MLA to be inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

Ceremony for Stilwell, ex-PM Harper in Toronto on Oct. 13

Parksville’s Michelle Stilwell, world record-holder and winner of six gold medals in the Paralympics, seen here being inducted to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, will be inducted to the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jay Shaw photo)
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1 person dead after Thanksgiving auto crash in Qualicum Beach

RCMP: Driver experienced medical issue on Island Highway

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Tents and other items scatter a City of Parksville lot. (PQB News file photo)

Point-in-time count reveals unhoused numbers for PQB region

More than 100 people identified in spring snapshot; health fair Oct. 11

Tents and other items scatter a City of Parksville lot. (PQB News file photo)
The 2023 Tour de Rock team rolls on after a stop at Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Sept. 28. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Tour de Rock 2023 cruises through Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Kwalikum Secondary raises $10,500 for Canadian Cancer Society

The 2023 Tour de Rock team rolls on after a stop at Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Sept. 28. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
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1 person transported to hospital after head-on crash in Nanoose Bay

BC Highway Patrol charge driver turning left with failure to yield

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The Coombs Candy Walk will celebrate its 54th year if takes place for Halloween 2023. (Submitted photo)

Lack of volunteers threatens to derail Coombs Candy Walk

Organizers need help to ensure event marks 54th year

The Coombs Candy Walk will celebrate its 54th year if takes place for Halloween 2023. (Submitted photo)